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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.68, 48,430.20 and 19,783.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.68, 48,430.20 and 19,783.01 is: 27,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.68 : 48,430.20 = 19,783.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.68/48,430.20 = 19,783.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.68x = 48,430.20 × 19,783.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.68x = 958,095,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,095,130.90/35,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.85

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